Good information.
Better decisions.
Get to know the improvements, questions and practical considerations that matter for your home.
What does your EPC tell you?
Energy ratings, recommendations and the improvements to consider first.
Read the guide Everyday energy / 02Where to start with energy use
Practical ways to understand and reduce the energy your home uses.
Read the guide Insulation / 03Cavity or external wall insulation?
Understand the differences and why your wall construction matters.
Read the guide Heating / 04Getting ready for a heat pump
What to expect from assessment, design and installation.
Read the guide Solar / 05Making sense of solar payback
The assumptions behind costs, generation and long-term savings.
Read the guide Solar / 06Exporting your spare electricity
How Smart Export Guarantee payments fit into a solar installation.
Read the guide Heating / 07Heat pump or gas boiler?
Compare the factors that affect installation and running costs.
Read the guide Funding / 08Understanding heating grants
Learn the basics, then check the latest official scheme guidance.
Read the guide Funding / 09Home insulation funding
Explore insulation support and use the current funding overview to check availability.
Read the guideGuides explain general considerations. Costs and scheme rules can change. For current funding availability, use our grants and funding overview and the linked official sources.